Forgotten grasslands of the South : natural history and conservation /

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Forgotten Grasslands of the South is a literary and scientific case study of some of the biologically richest and most endangered ecosystems in North America. Eminent ecologist Reed Noss tells the story of how southern grasslands arose and persisted over time and addresses questions that are fundame...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Noss, Reed F.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington : Island Press, ©2013.
Colección:2012-2013 Springer E-Books - Earth & Environmental Sciences.
Temas:
Natural history > Southern States.
Grassland conservation > Southern States.
Grassland ecology > Southern States.
Sciences naturelles > États-Unis (Sud)
Prairies > Conservation > États-Unis (Sud)
Écologie des prairies > États-Unis (Sud)
NATURE > Essays.
NATURE > Reference.
TRAVEL > Special Interest > Ecotourism.
Grassland conservation
Grassland ecology
Natural history
Southern States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Natural history of a forgotten American grassland
  • Origin and history
  • Biological hotspots and endangered ecosystems
  • Physical factors: Rock, soil, landform, water, and wind
  • Fire, big animals, and interactions
  • The future of southern grasslands: Outline of a strategy.

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